Link Real Estate Investment Trust, commonly known as Link REIT, is a prominent player in the real estate investment sector, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 2005, Link REIT has rapidly evolved into Asia's largest REIT, focusing primarily on retail and commercial properties. Its extensive portfolio includes shopping centres, car parks, and office spaces, strategically located across Hong Kong and mainland China. Link REIT is distinguished by its commitment to enhancing community engagement and sustainability, setting it apart in the competitive landscape. The trust has achieved significant milestones, including a successful public listing and consistent growth in distribution per unit, reflecting its robust market position. With a reputation for innovation and quality, Link REIT continues to lead the way in the real estate investment industry, making it a key player for investors seeking stability and growth.
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In 2025, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT), headquartered in Hong Kong, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. The total emissions were approximately 482,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,594,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 122,876,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 472,401,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included substantial contributions from downstream leased assets (about 318,340,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 37,610,000 kg CO2e). Link REIT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The near-term targets include a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the trust aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and downstream leased assets by 30% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Link REIT's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the real estate sector.
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| 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 155,478,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 136,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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